Question 35
“The tree stumps had been worn smooth and comfortable by years of use.”
The underlined phrase acts like an _____.
Adverb of frequency
Adverb of degree
Adverb of manner
Adverb of direction
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Adverb of manner
Question 35 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) Quiz 1 paper sat on 25 Feb 2024, in the January 2024 term (IIT M FOUNDATION AN4 EXAM QDF4 25 Feb 2024). It carries 1 mark.
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